The Siamese Cat Song

by Peggy Lee
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Lyrics

(C)We are Si am ee iz if you plee iz.

We are Si am ee iz if you (G7)don’t please.

We are for mer res i dents of Si am.

There is no fin er cat than (C)I am.

We are Si am ese with ver y dain ty claws.

Please ob serv ing paws con tain ing (G7)dain ty claws.

Now we look in’ o ver our new dom i cile.

If we like, we stay for may be (C)quite a while.

The Siamese Cat Song by Peggy Lee

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “The Siamese Cat Song”

What key is "The Siamese Cat Song" in?
"The Siamese Cat Song" by Peggy Lee is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Siamese Cat Song" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Siamese Cat Song" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Siamese Cat Song" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Peggy Lee can I play here?
Try "IS THAT ALL THERE IS", "Fever", "ALLEY CAT SONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.